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Marchmg Through Georgia. 

4 Historical Military Drama of Sherman's March to 
the Sea, in Five Acts and Fiue Spectacular 
Tableaux, localized by 

Corporal J. W. Clemson, 

Late Co. 1. 46 0, Y. Veterans. 



1884: 

G. E. Waters, Printer, 

Crawjordsville, Ind: 



The- 



'UNION SCOUT" 



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Marching through Georgia. 

A Historical Military Drama of Sherman's March to 
the Sea, in Five Acts and Five Spectacular Tab- 
leaux, localized by 

y 

Corporal J. W. Clemson, 

Late Co. I. 46 0, V. Veterans. 

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Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1884, by 
J. W. CLEMSON, 
in the office of the Librarian of Congress. 
I shall punish by law any infringment of any part or portion of this drama. 



EXPLANATION OF THE STAGE DIRECTIONS. 



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AUDIENCE. 




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Dramatis Personea. 



FEDERALS. 

FRANK HARRISON, the Union Scout. 
Thomas Harrison, a loyal Northern merchant. 
John Harrison s a young son of Mr. Harrison. 
Mrs, Martha, wife of Mr. Harrison. 
Miss Alice, daughter of Mr. Harrison 

Phil Smith, ~) 

>■ Friends of the Harrisons. 
Fred Jones, ) 

Yockup Stine Grumblebock, a loyal Dutchman 

Col. Wallace. 

Capt. Carrington. 

Genl. Sherman, Commanding Military Division of the 

Mississippi. 
Ma j. Dayton, A A. General 

southerners 
Monroe Cobb, a wealthy Georgian. 
Harry, son of Mr. Cobb. 
Mable, daughter of Mr. Cobb. 
Uncle Tom a colored servant of the Cobbs. 
John Moore, Sergt 10th Georgia Tigers. 
Sam Crawford. " 

Genl Johnson, Commanding Army of Tenn. C S A. 



THE UNION SCOUT 



-IN- 



Sherman's March Through Georgia. 

ACTl. 

SCENE 1. — Plain room; table r. c, breakfast on table; 
ibi Mbs. Harbison and Tom arranging for breakfast; 

door in flat, l h. eight chairs — music. 

Mrs. Har. Now, Tom, ring the bell: breakfast is 
ready. 

Tom. Yes, Misses, and dat am a r'ale ole Norvern 
breakfas', (Bings bell) (Aside.) Dis am de bes' coun- 
try I ebber seed. No whippin' ob niggers byar, no 
blood-houn's to tar us to pieces, and the brack man am 
as free as de white man (Recognizes the music; — sings ) 

{Enter Mr. H and Mr. C, arm in arm. Harry C. 
and Alice H. All take seats at table. Enter Frank 
and Mable slowly Lover business. 

Mr.H. Friend Cobb^as this is such a fine morning, sup- 
pose we take a drive in the country, 

Mr C All right, Harrison, you know I enjoy a ride 
with you very much. 

Mrs. H. Uncle Tom, coffee, please. 

Tom. Yes, Misses. [Business^ 



THE UXION SCOHTT. •> 

Mrs. H. Mr. Cobb let me help you to coffee. [JPassts 
coffee. 

Mr. C. Thank you, Mrs. Harrison, you Northern 
women make excellent coffee. 

Mr. H. Alhe, pass Harry the buckwheat cakes. 
Cobb, do not forget the miple molasses. It is very fine 
this year. You must all help y ourselves . 

Mrs. H. Harry, allow me to help you to coffee; 
Mible, would you like coffee ? 

Mable C. If you please. Your coffee is much better 
than we have in Georgia. You Northern women cer- 
tainly understand the art of distilling to perfection. 

Mr. H. Cobb, things look as though you and I are to 
become rehted as well as old school-mates. [All look at 
Mable and Frank. 

Mr. C. Yes but you know we were youn^ once, our- 
selves. [All laugh- 

Mr. H. O, certainly Well do I remember some of 
your old love-inaking times while we were in college. 

Mr. C Harrison, we can neyer forget the many 
pleasant days we have passed under yo lr roof, and 
Sir, we expect in the near future, to see you all at our 
Georgia home. 
Harry. C Be sure to come when the oranges are ripe 
and the magnolias are in bloom. '[All look at Frank 
and liable, laughing 

Mr. H. Many thanks, many thanks, friend Cobb. 
You may look for us at no distant day. We will be de- 
lighted to see the old mill, the cotton fields, and the 
orange orchards of the sunny South. 

[Enter Johnny H. l 2. e. with mail. 



D THE UNION SCOUT. 

Johnny H. Father, I was detained at the store by 
some country customers. Here is the morning mail. 
[Hands the mail to Mr. H.] There is great excitement 
down towii. The telegraph office wis open all ni^ht and 
Capf. Wallace has been getting dispatches from Washing- 
ton. 

Mr. H. [Hands Mr. C. letter.] Did you notice in 
the late papers that trouble is breviog at Charleston 
Harbor? 

Mr. C. Yes, but I do hope all difficulties may be 
settled amicably. 

Mr?. H. Now, gentlemen, please do not resume these 
old political arguments, It will only end in trouble be- 
tween old friends. Mr. Cobb thinks the South has been 
imposed upon, while f father, you are equally strong in 
your abolition views* 

Mr. H. O, no. mother; if we do differ on the politi- 
cal issues of the day, we are, nevertheless, firm friends. 
We stood shoulder to shoulder too long in college to be- 
come enemies now. 

Mr. C # I trust, Harrison, we will never be enemies. I 
feel that we both have better sense than to disagree on 
such a subject. 

Mr. H. [Rising excitedly f reading paper. ~\ The in«» 
fernal traitors ! Eyery one should be shot down ! Re- 
taleation for the death of John Brown ! 

Frank H. What has excited you, so, father ? What 
is wrong ! 

Mr. H, Excited! Why, the news is enough to excit© 
the whole world ! [Points to paper] The South has des 
clared for seccession and Beauregard has compelled Maj 



THE UNION SCOUT. 7 

Anderson to evacuate Ft. Sumpter, The government will 
hang every one of them. 

Mr. C. What is that, Harrison? Have they really 
commenced hostilities ? 

Mr- H. Yes, indeed they have, and I tell you, in the 
name of Old Hirkory, "The Federal Union must and shall 
be preserved!" [Bringing fist dozen on table.) 

Frank H. The ignorant traitors! They certainly do 
not expect to succeed. 

Harry C. Frank Harrison, that is a bold expression 
for you to make. I tell you that the people of the South 
know whit they have suffered at the hands of the North; they 
have felt the indignities heaped upon them, and they are 
prepared to fight, yes, fight to the bitter end. 

Tom. [Aside ] Dar am guwine to be tiouble hyar 
D'ey am gittin' bilin' hot, [Business. 

Mr. C. Yes, you are right, my boy. Cotton is King. 
The North has long bse-i sending such men as John 
Brown among us to excite our Negroes to theft and mur- 
der. 

Frank H. Mr. Cobb, and Harry, I have studiously 
avoided the the subject of politics when in conversation 
knowing, as I do, the wide difT^ren*e of opinion exiting 
between us, but I can tell you, if the South is determined 
upon war, we of the North will meet you face to face, and 
if we do, the South will be routed, horse, foot, and drag- 
oon. Remember what I siy, we will have but one fhg 
and one government in America^ and one people undi- 
vided. 

Mr. H, Nobly spoken, my boy. That sounds like 
Old Tippecanoe. 



8 THE UNION SCOUT. 

Harry C. You Northern men are afraid to fight. 
You are cowards. One Southern man is equal to five 
Yankees of the North. You have no hot blood for fight- 
ing, like S>uthern men. 

Mable C. Father, and brother, for Heaven's sake 
cease this unpleasant conversation. Do you not know 
that there are as brave men in North as there are in 
the South? 

Frank H. Let others do as they may; I will defend 
the old flig and Union as long as I live, God helping me. 

Mable C. That is right Frank. Equal rights for all 
has ever been mv motto Distance may sepirate us, but 
our hearts mar throb as one. The old flig is ^long 
enough and broad enough to covet this whole country. 
Enter boy l. 2. e. with telegram for Mr, C, 

Mr C. [Opens telegram and reads 

MlLLEDGEVILLE. Ga. \ 

April 16, 1861. j 

•'Mr. Cobb: Come home. Georgia has seceeded. 

We are raising troops for the Confederate army. 1 have 

appointed yourself and Harry officers in the 10th 

Georgia Tigers George E. Brown, 

Governor of Georgia." 

[All rise excited.'] Tom, Tom! pack the baggage, We 
are off for Georgia at once. 

Tom* [Aside] Dat am all right; but dis darkey am 
not gwine back wif you all if he knows hisself. He's 
gwine to took de under- ground railroad. [Business.'] [Ex- 
it L. I.E. 

Harry C. Yes, we are off. We will do all in our 
power to repel the invasion of our sacred soil by your in- 
ternal Lincoln hirelings who must turn niggar^stealers. 



THE UNION SCOUT 9 

The South is in earnest, deeply in earnest. Should you 
Northern Lincolnites attempt to invade the South, we will 
welcome you with bloody hands. 

F»ank H. Be careful what you say. You are still 
in the North. You might spill some of your hot blood 
before you get back South. 

Harry. Take that back, you miserable nigger-iover ! 
[Business for Cobb.] 

Frank. That I'll never do for a traitor ! 

Habry. Then, Sir, you will regret it. We may meet 
upon the battle field. If we dr, your life is mine. 

Frank. I have no fears. Leave this house before I 
compel you. 

Mr. C. Harry you and Tom prepare at once for de- 
parture, We will take the first train for the South. 

Mr. H. Mr. Cobb, and Harry, heretofore we have 
kept strictly in view the prosperity and honor of the 
whole country; and the preservation of the Federal Union. 
You of the South have sought to overthrow the best govs 
ernment on earth. I bid you go; befoul yourself with 
treason and may God in his mercy forgive you! [Business.] 
[Exit Harrison c. d, Cobbs l. 2. e- Frank and Ma« 
ble come down. Music] 

Frank. Mable, the time has come for us to part — the 
first sad parting of our lives We may never meet again, 
and the cords, now torn asunder, may never heal. We 
have already avowed our intentions. War is about to 
break out between the North and South. What shall be 
our decision? I first owe my allegiance to the dear, old 
flag, and the government that says I am a free man. Nex 1 
to that allegiance, I owe you all. In my heart I 



10 THE TJXION SCOUT. 

I have sworn to "love, cherish and protect" you as long 
as I live. At which shrine shall I offer my sacrifice? 
Your answer shall be mine. 

Mable Frank Harrison, my answer is this; I know 
we are dear friends. I also know our intentions. I love 
you with ali the devotion of a true heart, I love you for 
yourself — love you for your devotion to the dear old flag 
— [Points to flag] — that emblem, handed down by our 
forefathers, pure and unsullied. Notwithstanding the 
friends I love dearest are deceived by the hallucinations 
of treason, I love that dear old emblem of freedom. You will 
go forth to battle for that flag. My friends will oppose you- 
Perhaps you may meet in deadly conflict. Terrible as 
the thought is, my only advice to you is, do your duty 
as a true man. I will go with my father praying the war 
may soon end, and that we may yet see many happy 
days. My earnest prayer will ever be for the dear old 
union, undivided, inseperablt! 

Frank. Mable, this parting almost breaks my heart! 
But fear not; I will be ever true to my country and to you. 
On the march, in camp, and on the battle field, you will 
be ever present in my mind. The memory of that sweet 
smile will light me on my way, and the echo of that dear 
voice will cheer me in my lonely hours. Think of me 
sometimes, when I have gone, and in your prayers, whisper 
the name of Frank Harrison. Take this little flag; it is 
the emblem of our country's greatness, and of the free in- 
stitutions of America. [Gives flag.] 

Mable. O, Frank, how can we part! How the mem- 
ory of the happy past will rise up before me! [Sobs.] 



THE UNION SCOUT. 11 

Frank, here is a testament; take it for my sake, on the 
march, in camp, or on the battle field, read it; it will teach 
you the true way; you will find my photograph inside. 
Perhaps you think this a poor offering, but His fitting for 
an American union soldier; for you are to battle for your 
conntry, and >our country's God, 

Frank. (Placing ring on Mableh finger.) Dearest 
Mable, good — by — good — by — [Kissing her.] My coun- 
try calls, [Drums » without.] and I must go. Captain 
is calling for volunteers, and I will go and enlist. 

Mable. (Sobbing.) Good — good — bye, Frank. [Ex. 
l. 2. e. with handkerchief to face. 

[Ent. Yockup Stine l. i. e. Dogs bark; Yock. tumbles 
in; business.] 

Yock. Hello, Frank! Vot v*s matter mit dot dog? 
He pite himself mit some pody, don't it? [Business^ 

Frank, O, he wont hurt you 

Yock Vy you ton't tie dot dog loose? 

Frank. He is only <*lad to see you. 

Yock. I don't vas glad to meet mil him soma . Look 
of dot koat. don't dot look like some pody vos ship- 
wrecked mit a railroad? Say, Frank, who vos dot gall 
seed youst now; vos dot your gal from down South? 

Frank. Yes. Why what is this? [Business.] 

Yock. O, dot vos some swheet violets my gall vos gif 
me. Say, Frank, I hear dot some var was all proke oud, 
eh? 

Frank. Yes, war has been declared. It now becomes 
the duty of every American citizen, native and adopted, to 
take up arms in defense of his hearthstone. Won't you 



12 THE UNION SCOUT 

enlist under your country's banner? 

Yock Eh? I vos a pully poy. I go und fight mit 
dem rebils. I vos raised a gumpany from srhmall in- 
fantree, and vos going town und clean all from dem vel- 
lers oud. [Enter Tom l. 2. e. with baggage.'] Say nigger, 
you vas in some free States and don't must go South 
mit your master. 

Tom. Am dat so, Massar Frank. 

Fbamk, That is so, Uncle Tom; you had better take 
the baggage down and tell your young mistress you are 
going to stay. 

Tom. I'se gwine to do dat as sure as you are bo'n, 
honey. [Business. ,] 

Yock. Say, phcky, I vos got some leetle gumpany. 
Ve vos going down py South Carolina to clean oud some 
of dem Cheff Davis mens. Vont you go mit me in my 
gumpany? 

Tom. 'Scuse dis culled chile. Ise not gwine widde 
Dutch or Irish trash. I'se a free nigger, I is. Massa 
Frank done tole me so. 

[Scene closes in.'] 
SCENE II.— Street. [Enter Mr. Cobb, Harry, Mable, 
and Tom icith baggage. Music. 

Mr. Cobb. I tell you the people of the North are 
terribly in earnest, and will give us trouble before we 
are a free and separate government. 

Harry. O, the Northern nigger- worshippers are not 
going to fight. As soon as they find we are in earnest, 
they will back down. 



THE UNION SCOUT. 13 

Mr. C. Do not deceive yourself; the same blood 
courses through their veins as in those of the South. 

Harry. But they have no chivalry in the North. 

Tom. (Aside.) What am I? Ise shibalry. 

Mr. C. Do not under-rate their metal. Think how 
hot blooded the Harrison's were. 

Harry. Yes, we were baselv insulted. I can never 
forgive them We may meet upon the battle field; if 
we do, there will be one Frank Harrison less. 

Mable. Brother do not be too sure; Frank maybe 
as vigilant on the battle field as you. 

Harry. So, you take sides with that nigger lover. 

Mable. Harry ! 

Mr. C Mable, oblige me by not mentioning his name. 
You shall never marry that Abolitionist, never! The 
fair name of Cobb shall never be disgraced by him. 

Tom. (Aside,) Don't fool yourself, M^isa. When 
a woman sots her bead, de debble hisself can't stop her. 
[Aloud to Mable.] Say, missie, Ise gwine to stay 
wid Massa Frank. I knowed you an' him am 
mighty sweet. [Business.'] 

Mable. (Aside.) All right, Tom, and the first 
ohance you have, come home and bring me word from 
him. 

Mr. C. Come, we must hurry along, or the train will, 
leave us. [Looking at ivatch.] 

Tom. (Sings.) Ise not gwyne to Dixie (Music 
Exit Omnes e. 2. e. 



14 THE UNION SCOUT* 

SCENE III.*— Street. Sign, 100 Recruits Wanted for 

the Regt. Stand, muster rolls, Copt. Carring- 

ton seated, flag, drum, etc., etc. 
[Enter Yock. toith aivkward squad l. 2. e. Scene 
opens out.'] 

Yock. Hay-foot, straw-foot! (Business.) [ ' * * 
* * * * * Exit L.3. E. 

[Enter Frank Harrison, Fred Jones, Phil Smith; all 
shake hands with Capt. C. 

Frank. Capt. Carrington, have you room for any 
more men in your company. We have heard that 
the rebels have insulted the -flag of Washington, and 
think it the duty of every loyal man of the North to 
rally to arms. 

Capt. Well spoken, young man. With an army of 
such men, we can whip the world. I want a few more 
good men. 

[Enter Yockup l. 1. e. singing Dutch song.] 

Yock. Hello, poys, don't you heard someting 'pout 
dot repels town py South Ktrolina? I tolled you 
it vos te duty uf efery citizens votlive from America, to 
dake his goon unt go town unt glean dem rebels oud. 
(E?iter Tom l. 2. e., runs against Yock; business, coat 
covered with feathers.) 

Tom. Git out ob de way, Dutchy. (Business.) 

Yock. Veil, vy dond you schlock um? Do you tink 
I been afraid frum a nigger? I vas going down to fight 
mit Seigle Vot vos the matter mityou? (Business.) 

Frank. Tom, where did you get all those feathers 
on you? 



THE UNION SCOUT. 1^ 

Tom. I done got in a box down at de depot to hide 
from ole Massa, when de bulljine lef. {Business.) Am 
dis de Captain? 

Yock. Say, schtove-pipe, do you vant to go met der 
var? 

Tom. Sartin sure. 

Phil. All right. We will take him along for com- 
pany cook. 

Tom. Ise gwine 'long as M. D. 

Phil. M. D.? What is that? 

Yock. Dot vos mule driver. 

Enter Johnny Harrison l. I.e. running. 

Johnny. Captain Carrington, pa and ma says I may 
go with you. 

Capt. I fear you are too small for a soldier, boy. 

Johnny. Well, I can go as drummer. 

Capt. Can you drum? 

Joanny. See if I can't. (Urums.) 

Yock. Veil, you leedle puger. (Business.) 

Tom. Look at clat chile. 

Fred. Come, boys, let us enlist. 

(All sign muster roll.) 

Capt. Come Yockup, sign your name and go with us. 

Yock. Vot you say, placky, let us go mit de var? 

Tom. Well, 1 'spect I will honey; all de white trash 
am gwine. 

Frank. Why don't you come up and write your name 
down? 

Yock. I don't vill go of you take dot nigger. 

Capt. He is going as company cook. 

Yock. Veil dot is all right; I go den. (Takes pen, 



16 THE UNION SCOUT. 

but hands it back) You write him myself. 

Capt. What is your full name. 

Yock. Vy, don't you know my name? Dot was vun- 
ney. 

Capt. Spell it for me. 

Yock. Yockup Stine Grumblebock, uf Hoben Gribe. 
(Business.) 

Capt. Frank Harrison, fall the men in ranks. We 
will march down to camp and draw uniforms and com- 
mence drilling. 

Frank. Come, boys, fall in. (He stands the Awkward 
Squad in line, one by one — Business for Yock and 
Tom. 

Yock Dot vos settled Inm. I don't vill fool mit dot 
nigger* All dose droubles vos apout the nigger. 

Capt. Attention! Right face! Forward march! 
[Johnny at head of company with drum awkward squad 

business; music. Exit Om. l. 3. e. ready to reenter. 
[Enter Mr. and Mrs. H. r. 1. e.] 

Mr. H Thank God! the dark cloud lowering over 
our country, and ready to burst fourth in a deluge of 
blood, threatening to destroy at once the noble fabric of 
constitutional liberty, shows to us, and to the world, 
that /America's sons are worthy the heiratage be^ 
queathed to them bv our noble sires. Their patriotic 
hearts are fired, and they are ready to offer their lives as 
a sacrifice upon their country's altar. May the God of 
battles go with and protect our dear, brave boys. 
Mother, we may as well make up our minds to bid the 
boys good-bye. The — regiment has been ordered to 



THE UNION SCOUT. 17 

the front. 

Mrs. H. It grieves me to see the boys go, but it is all 
right. The country is in danger and needs their service. 

Mr. H. The ladies are at the city hall, making tents 
and flannel shirts for the boys of the regiment. 

Mrs. H. Oh! how many of our dear boys who now 
march so proudly to the beat of the drum, will return to 
make our hearts glad! Ere this war ends how many 
chairs will be made vacant. 

Mr H. The regiment is coming out on parade. The 
ladies are going to present them a stand of colors. Here 
come the ladies now. 
[Enter ladies, r. 1. e , Alice icith flag— music. — Enter 

Regt., Col., Capt., Adj., Frank, and Johnny 

with drum- they march around the stage and halt at 

backJ] 

Col, Hah! Front! Right dress! Order arms! {He turns 
to Harrison and salutes.) Good morning, friends. 

Mr. H. Good morning, Col. Wallace/ the ladies of 
desire me to state to you that they wish to pre- 
sent your regiment a stand of colors^ before you leave for 
the field. 

[Alice sings "Red White and, Blue" or "Star Spangled 
Banner."] 

Alice. Col. Wallace, the ladies of wish to 

present your command with this beautiful flag; this em- 
blem of freedom, feeling assured that in your hands^ we 
can safely intrust it. Our fore fathers raised this flag 
aloft in the name of God; carried it proudly over many a 
well-worn battle field, and maintained it unsullied, while it 



18 THE UNION SCOUT. 

floated over the land, ciries and towns, which they res. 
cued from despotic rule. Soldiers, refl ;ct where our ances- 
tors have carried this flag, and raised it in protection of 
our glorious liberty. Through what storms of shot and 
shell if has passed. How many heroes its folds have cov^ 
ered in death. How many have lived for if, how many 
hive died for it. How rainy tears have gleamed upon it. 
Ho.v many he-rts !:ave oeen made glid by it! The groai s 
of the worl'l have been hushed by it, and the light of lib- 
erty has reflected flora it. We have stood beneath us 
folds and defied the world. Take it, (presents to Col.) 
plant it where the traitor's flag falls. You go forth to 
battle, fired by patriotic devotion to our insulted flag. We 
remain at home to aid you with our prayers 

Col. Ladies and friends: In behalf of this regiment, I 
take this flag. We thank you If there is anything in- 
tended to cheer us on to victory, it is love of our country 
and our country's flag. We will find the bouth worthy of 
our steel, but we can assure you that we will not halt till it 
waves over the very dome of Secession. Let us give three 

cheers and a tiger for the ladies of {They 

give three cheers and a tiger) Boys, will you ever de- 
sert the banner that has been presented to us. 

Boys. Never! neyer! never! 

Col. Then remember Buena Vista, and swear on your 
bended knees that you will never desert your regimental 
colors. Let us kneel and swear. (All kneel, raise right 
hand and repeat.) 

All. We do solemnly swear to remember Buena 
Vista. (All rise.) 



THE UNION SCOUT. 19 

Col. Attention! — Shoulder — arms! Present — arms! 
Shoulder— arms! Order — arms! Now, boys, these fair 
ladies have presented us this beautiful flag. Who shall 
be the color-bearer.[(7a//s of Sergt.Harrison\he marches to 
center of line and faces. Col.] Color guard, to the front, 
march! [He marches forward] Halt! [Col. gives flag 
to Frank.] Sergeant Harrison, you have been intrusted 
with the greatest honor of a soldier; that of color-bearer. 
We shall expect you to plant you colors upon the very 
ramparts of Secession, and we will follow. Color 
guard, about — face! To your post. March. [Enter 
little girlR. in dress and turban of U. S.flag.. Ex- 
clamations of soldiers: See the little daisy, The infant of 
Liberty, the baby Goddess, etc., etc.] Boys are you will- 
ing to adopt this little girl as the daughter of the regi- 
ment? 

All. Yes, yes, yes! 

Yock. {Taking her on his shoulder,) Dis is dot gal 
I don't vill leave pehind me some, 

[Inspection.] 

Capt. Prepare for inspection. Spring rammers! 

Frank. Ad lib. Fathers, mothers, and friends, we 
call upon you to aid us with your prayers and bene* 
dictions* May not your gray hairs go down to the 
grave with the sad recollections that you have lived in 
vain. May you live to see how proudly your sons can 
defend the flag you have handed down to us. 
Regiment kneel; Harrisons invoking blessing — Tableau 

Slow Curtain 



20 THE UNION SCOUT. 



ACT II. 

SCENE 1—TheMvouacby night— Street—Sign, "Chat- 
tanooga Hotel" — Soldiers sleeping on blankets — Two 
Sentinels on duty r. and l. — Frank reading testa- 
ment— C apt. icriting on drum, candle in bayonet. 
Capt. Sergeant Harrison, we have had many hard 

battles and marches. Three years of warfare has cut 

our company down to a mere handful 
Frank. Yes, Captain, many of our comrades were 

left at Ft- Donaldson, Shiloah, Stone River, Vicksburg, 

Chickamauga, and Misson Ridge. (Points l.) 
[Enter Yock. l. 2. e. witk goose.] 
Capt. What on earth is that you have? 
Yock. Dot vos a goose. He hisses at 

dot American flag. Dot make me so 

mad as I never vos. I say schtop a leedle. Dot geese 

he don't vod obey orders, oond I know he been a 

Secesh. (Business. ) 

Frank. You was marked absent at roll-call this 

morning. 

Yock. Vos dot so? 
Capt. We will excuse him this time. 
Yock. Yaw, vere is dot nigger? 
Frank. Tom has been gone four or five days. I 
think he has gone to his old home in Atlanta. 
[Enter Tom r. 4. e.] 



THE UNION SCOUT* .21 

YocK. Hello, nigger! Tot vos the Matter mit you..? 
Jiusiness.') 

Capt. Where have you been, Tom? 

Tom. Indeed, massa Captain Carrington, I don* 
went home whar I was bo'n. 

Frank. Did you see them, Tom? 

Tom. Yes. I done seed some one else, too. ( Busi- 
ness.) 

Frank. Who was it, Tom? 

Tom You done knowed who, massa Frank. Yah! 
yah! yah! 

Yock. Don'd I told you so. 

Tom. Dar; she done gib me dis, (Hands paper to 
Frank.) and tole me to bring dat paper to you, and if 
de Johnnies cotch me for me to eat it up. 

Frank. ( Unfolds paper and reads : ) 
"Dear Frank: Tom is here. This is the first I have 
heard from you for three years. I am still true to both 
unions. I send you the Rebel countersign. I got it 
out of father's pocket. It may be of value to you. Yours 
truly, Mable." (Drops small paper) What! she has sent 
me the Rebel countersign for the next fifteen days. She 
is a Union spy in the heart of the Southern Confederacy. 
This will be of great value to General Sherman* 
(Tattoo — Lights out-) 

Capt We must put out this light and get iomi 
sleep. To-morrow we move out on the Dalton road. 

Tableau . 
[Every thing quiet; guards tramp their beats — Enter 
officer of the day and relief^ 



22 THE UNION SCOUT. 

FhilS. (Emphatically) Halt! Who comes there? 
Fred J. Sergt. , with ! econd relief. 

Phil. S. St; nd — relief! Advance, Sergeant, and give 
the countersign, (Sergeant gives countersign,) The 
countersign is correct. Advance relief 

Fred. Relief, forward, march! Halt! (To sentinel 
The orders are very strict to>night. There are rebel spi?s 
around. Lookout for the officer of the cay. Relief 
forward — march! (March across stage:) 
[Enter Oapt. it. 1. e.] 

Yock. Schtop. Advance and give dot curiosity. Do 
you think I vos some goose? (Buss.) 

Capt. Let me see your gun. (To Yock ) 

Yck, I von't do dot. (Buss ) 

Capt. (To Y >ck) What are your instruction-? 

Yock. Dot vos none of my pisiness. Don't you 
bin glad you found oud. Of you don't look aleedle oud 
I let you see my son-of-a-goon vot I got in my pocket. 
(Bulls out bottle — Business.) 

Capt. That is all right Keep a good watch. [Exit 
l. 2. e. 

Yock. Dot Captain veller dink he vos schmard. 
[Bugle call without — All rise as from sleep, and fall in 
line for roll-call — Fred Jones calls roll. — Buss."\ 

Fred. Right — face! Break— ranks! March! 
[Life in Camp, songs, dances, cards, cooking meat on 
a stick, fall in line for jiggers — Bugle Call — Poem 
— Buss — Adlibetum — Sherman's march to the sea. 
[Enter Yock vnth hog, l. 2. f..] 



THE UNION SCOUT. 23 

Yock. Dunder as blixim, [Looking r.) uf dier don't 
comes dot old Vitesides, looking for dot sow-pelly. ] 
vos killed dot hog. (Points to hog.) Now for some 
shoaks mit dot old repel. (Spreads blanket over hog) 
[Enter Whitesides r. l. e.] 

Whiteside Say, Yank, did you see my old sow. 

Yock. Vare vos dot old hoof. 

Whiteside. I seed her here when I left the house. 
(Points l.) 

Yock. Say, old Sheff Davis, Cum du har. (Buss.) 
Vos you ever see von mans vot dide mit small pox 
(liaising blanket.) 

Whiteside. Thunderation! you blue bellied Yanks 
are goin' to give us the small pox. \ Puns off a. 2. e. excited. 

Yock. Dot vos vone pully joke, vot I blaid on dot 
old repel mans. [Exit l. 2. e. 
[Bugle Call — Assembly fall in, in front of camp -fires. .] 

Fred. Attention! In each rank, count twos. [They 
count by twos'.] Captain, the Company is formed. 

[Without.] Captain Company D. is formed 

Lieutenant, company K. is formed. 

[Enter Col. l. 2. v. takes position — Without: Atten- 
tion, batillion! Present, arms!] 

Col (Removes hat.) JBatiilion, shoulder, arms! 
Boys, we are ordered to take the advance, to-day. Have 
your canteens filled. There will be hot wot work before 
night Shoulder, arms! Right, face. 
[Bugle call forward —Peat, march off r. 3. e. — Music, 
"Hail to the Chief — Enter Gen. Sherman and staff-- 



24 THE UNION SCOUT 

Staff in silent conversation, and the Gen. smoking and 

walking stage in study.'] 

Gen. S Major Dayton, order Gen. McPherson's 
army Tennessee, out on the Villanow and Snake 
creek road, to move on Resacca. Gen. Thomas' army 
Cumberland to move on Tunnel Hill. Gen. Schofield's 
army Ohio, to Rocky Face Order them to move with 
great caution, feelimg their way. 

Maj. Dayton. Your orders shall be executed. [Send- 
ing out soldiers and staff* officers. 

Gen. S. It will be necessary for me to have 
further information in regard to the enemy's movements. 
(Reflects) Maj Dayton, order Col. Wallace to report 
to me at once. [He sends orderly l. — Reenters r -with 
Col. who salutes.] 

Col. Good morning General, I was ordered to report 
to you. 

Genl. S. Col. Wallace, I am about to com- 
mence a campaign of great importance. I require the 
services of a brave, shrewd, and intelligent man; one 
that I can trust on a very important secret mission. Can 

you furnish me one from the regiment? 

Col. Yes, General. 

Gen. S. Then, sir, have him report to me at once. 
Col. Is one enough? I have a regiment of such 
men 

Gen. S. I know, we have an army of brave men, 
but one good man is sufficient. 

Col. [Salutes — Exits r. and reenters with Frank — 



THE UNION SCOUT. 25 

— Both salute. Here is a man you can rely upon 

Gen. S. Sergeant, I have sent for you on im- 
portant secret business. Are you willing to take upon 
yourself, the solemn obligation of a scout? 

Frank. Yes, General, I am willing to do anything 
for my country's good. 

Gen. S. Then, sir, you will enter the enemy's 
lines, go to Dalton and obtain all the information you 
can concerning his movements. Here is a pass through 
our lines and the countersign. 

Frank. General, I have the Rebel countersign. 
(shows countersign. ) 

Gen. S. Sir, how did you gain -possession of 
that? 

Frank. I dislike to tell you, but as you have taken 
me into your confidence, I will confide in you. The 
only woman I ever loved lives four miles from Atlanta, 
at Cobb's mills on Entrenchment creek. She sent me the 
countersign by an old colored ma'.. She is true blue 
General. 

Gen S Ah! then there is a woman in the affair. 
The love of true-hearted women encourages brave men 
to deeds of daring. If discovered you will be shot. 

Frank. General, I have fully weighed the matter, 
I know the risk. Although my life be in jeopa) dy, I offer 
it on my country's altar. I will be off in an h our 
Shake hands and exit l ] 

Gen. S. {To staff.) We will go down to the rail- 
road, as I wish to arrange with Col W W. Right, Chie^ 



26 THE UNION SCOUT. 

of Tranportation, in regard to keeping up supplies with 

the army. [Exit L. 2. e..] 

Scene closes in. 

SCENE II. — Street— Atlanta— Cotton Exchange— Reb- 
els march on stage from l 2. e. 
Mr. C Halt! Front— right, dress! Order, arms! 

Rest, 

[Enter Mable r. 1 e. and ladies with Rebelflagsfor 
aprons^] 
Harry. My dear sister, have you at last doned the 

flag of the Confederate States? 

Mable Yes, brother (Aside.) I must not betray 

myself. Let then> think I am a rebel. Frank is at 

Chattanooga. I have sent him the Rebel countersign, 

and I must keep a look-out for him. 

Mr. C. Attention! (Reads orders from commander) 

j D ALTON, GA. 

| May 6, 1864. 
"Mr. Cobb: You will move vour regiment at once to 
Resacca. The Federal forces are collecting for a cam- 
paign a against us. My opinion is, Atlanta 
is the objective point he is striking for. We must check 
him at all hazards. Atlanta is the gate city of the Con- 
federate States. J. E. Johnson. 

Com. Military Division, C. S. A." 
Yes, my brave men, we must move at once, The Yankees 
are gathering at Chattanooga by thotsands. We must 
meet and defeat these Licoln hirelings. Our homes are 
in danger, our wives, sisters, and daughters may be at 
the mercy of these vandals, and we, men of Georgia 
must rapsl tlia.u or sacrifice our lives. But I know of 



THE UNION SCOUT. 27 

what metal you are made. I have not a doubt of your 

will and ability. Ere another month rolls 

around, you will meet, defeat, and drive them 

back from the sunny South, and have wiped out the foul 

stains of polution with Yankee blood, and made bright 

the fair escutcheon of Confederate States. 

[ Regt cheers and waves flag — Mr. C. and Harry shake 

hands with ladies, and kiss Mable goodbye.'] 

Sam Cr. 

<"Tis hard for we'uns to lay in camps; 

'Tis hard for we'uns to fight the Yanks; 

'Tis hard for you'uns and we'uns to part, 
Since you'uns has got all we'uns'' hearts." 

Mr. C. Attention! Shoulder— arms! Right — face! 
Forward — march! [Exit, ladies l. 2 e., regt. R. 3. e. 
Mable remains on stage ] 

Mable. I will show them that there is one loyal heart 
yet in Georgia. {Tears off Rebel flag and shows TJ. 3. 
flag. There, take your dirty emblem of Seccesion. My 
heart ever beats for the old flag of the free! [Exit l. 2.E.J 
SCENE III.— Top of Kena saw Mt.— Rebel lines Harry 

in Com. — Music— "Dixie." 

Harry. Now, boys, the country is full of spies. I 
was almost sure there was a Yankee spy in camp at 
Big Shanty. 

Sam Cr. [Noise without.] Halt! Who goes there? 

Frank. Friend with countersign. 

Sam Cr. Advance, friend, and give the countersign. 
[EnterFKAXVLboldlyfromB, 2. e. and (jives counter sign.] 

Sam Sr. The countersign is correct. Pass, friend. 
[Frank passes boldly and salutes Harry.] 



28 THE UNION SCOUT. 

Harry. To what command do you belong? 
Frank. Forty- eight Alabama. 
Harry. Where have you been outside our lines? 
Frank. After our defeat at Resacca, Dallas and 
New Hope church, General Johnson sent me as spy into 
the Federal lines 

Harry. What success did you meet with? 
Frank. None. Sherman has every road and pass 
doubly guarded. 

[Enter Mr. 0. l. 1. e. — Frank salutes'] 
Harry. Co., this is one of our spies. 
Mr. C, Indeed! I am glad to meet you, sir. 

[Exit Frank l. 2. e."| 
Mr. O Look yonder! (All look ft.) There is the 
whole Federal army, marching by the right flank. 
[Fed. troops move so as to be seen at back of stage.] 
Harry. Yes, and I suppose we will have to evacu- 
ate. But didn't we give it to the Yankees on the 27th 
as they came charging up old Kenesaw? 

[Enter Orderly ivith orders for Col. C] 
Mr. C. The orders are to evacuate Kenesaw Mt. 
Harry. Fall in, boys. Right t face! Forward, march! 
[Exit r 2. e., when Yockup enters with gun ready, 

r. 1. e , and captures three men.] 
Yock. Schtop a leedle or I vill haf my poys pull 
dier schnappers on you. I vos got you all surrounded. 
Sam Cr. Now, boys, ready! aim! (All aim at Yock.) 
Yock. Down mit dem schooters. (Business.) 



THE UNION SCOUT. 29 

Sam Cr. We will surrender. (Puts white handkerchief 
on bayonet. ) 

Yock. Sehtack goons, or my poys vill schoot. (Russ.) 
[Noise without — Rebels stack arms quickly.] 
\E nter Tom with prisoner, r. 2 e.] 

Tom Come along hire, or you are a dead Johnnie, 
Reb. Golly! I done eotched dis chap. 

Yock. (Getting between Rebel sayid their guns.) I vos 
got all dem vellurs myselluf. The virst Chonny 
vot makes some drubbles mit himselluf, gets some 
Yankee bills. 

Tom Dutchy, we must took dese, Gray cusses to 
de rear. 

Yock. (Examines his men) Py chemmenny, dot 
goon vos not loaded some. (Loads) Dere goomesShen- 
eral Sherman! [Enter Sherman & Staff, l. 1. p.JShen- 
eral, dere vos some vellers vot don't got avay. I vos 
surrounded dem py myselluf 

Tom Dat Johnny was fooling around hire Dis 
chile out flanked him. I learned dat from you, massa 
Gen'l. 

Gen. S. (To rebels.) Well, my men, are you tired 
of fighting? 

All. Yes, General. 

Gen. S. Conduct them to the rear. Treat them 
well. Give them something to eat. [Exiti;. 2 e — Gfn. 
[looks through glass,] There is the proud city of Atlanta. 
Looks off R.] 

Maj. D. Yes the gate city of the South. 
[.Zu/terFiv'ANK H., r. 3. E.] 



30 THE UNION SCOUT. 

Frank Good morning, General. (Salutes.) 

Gen. S Good morning, Sergeant, you are back! 
Where have you been.? 

Frank. I have been to Atlanta, General. 

Gen. S. Ah! And what have you to report. 

Frank. The enemy's fortifications are well selected, 
and very strong. I drew complete maps, and have 
them. (Gives maps.) 

Gen. S. Did you gain other information? 

Frank. Yes. General, I learned that Gen. Johnson 
has been relieved by Gen. Hood. 

Gen. S Ah! indeed! You information is of much 
value You may rest a day or two, and then return to 
the enemy's line Gentleman, we will return to Mari- 
etta. [Exit Omne. l.] 

Scene closes in. 
SCENE IV.— Wood— Enter Harry and guard, 

quick time, l. 2. e —Music. 

Harry. Guard, halt! Front Right-dress! Order- 
arms. ]n place! Rest. (They fall down.) Now boys, 
we will take our stand here. We have been driven back 
till I am at home. 

Sam Cr. Yonder is your home. (Points r.) 

Harry. Yes, the place where I was born, the dearest 
spot on earth. Sergeant Moore, take three men, go 
down to the ford and watch it well. If any one comes 
bring them here. 

John M.. Fall in guard. (Guard falljn.) Guard 
right-face! Forward, by file left — march! [Exit l*3. e. 



TME UNI01T SCOUT. S 1 

Harry. The first Lincoln dog that puts foot on this 
farm, dies. 

Sam Cr.^ [ Stand firm, Lieutenant, we will help you 
defend your home. 

Harry. Keep a sharp lookout; Killpatrick's cavalry 
may gobble us up. {JVoise without — Enter Tom dis- 
guised ' r. 2. e.) What are you doing outside the lines? 
Have you a pass? 

Tom. No massa, I aint got any of dat. (Aside.) 
Golly, if dar aint massa Harry. 

Harry. Who gave you permission to run around 

Tom. Massa General. 

Harry. General of what. 

Tom. Ob de critter company. 

Harry. O, you mean General Wheeler. 

Tom. Yes, Wheelum, or rollum, or something like dat. 

Harry. Where are you going? 

Tom. I done come ober yer to see if you all d dnH 
want tor buy some nice chickens. {Pulls chickens ox t 
ofbag.) 

Harry. Where did you get them? Stole them from 
your master? 

Tom. No, massa Gen'l, dis chile don't steal. 

Harry. Then you are an exception of an niggeir 
[Exit l. 2. e. 

Tom. What was dat he called me? (Buss.) 

Sam Cr. O, nothing bad. Say, did you see any 
Yankees as you came along? 

Tom. No, massa, but de Gen'l said dar was heaps 



32 THE UNION SCOHJT. 

down on de odder side ob Atlanta. (Po ints r. ) 

Sam Cr. {Tries to take Tom's sack.) You black ras- 
cal, give me those chickens. 

Tom. Let dem ohickens 'lone. Dat am all you'uns 
am good for, stealin' chickens. 

Sam Cr. What is that? You black rascal! Boys 
teach him how to talk to white folks. ( They whoop him 
upon blanket.) There boys 

Tom. Dat am mighty lively business for de ole man, 
but you all don't get de chickens. {Keeps h< /don 
chickens.) 

[Enter Harry l. 2. e.] 

Harry. Hello! What is the matter, old man. You 
look frightened. 

Tom. De Lord! massa, day like to shook de ole 
man's toe-nails off. [Aside) De Lord help dem ignirant 
white trash. Massa Gen'l Sherman am gwine ter eat 
em up 

Harry. Fall in, officer of the day. [Forms guard.) 
Present, arms! 

[Enter Mr. (\ l. 2. e.] 
Shoulder arms! Order arms! In place! Rest. (Col. 
salutes 

Tom. (Aside.) If dar aint ole massa Cobb! Dar's 
blood on de moon. De ole man am mad. 

Mr. C. Is every thing quiet in front to-night? 

Harry. All quiet so far. How is everything at 
home? You have just come from there. 

Mr. C. I am of the opinion that Frank Harrison has 



THE UNION SCOUT. 33 

been there. 

Hhrry. What aroused your suspicions? 

Mr. C. The actions of your sister. He is in Sher- 
man's army, and, I heard, was a successful Yankee scout. 
I have orders to shoot him upon sight. 

Harry. If he was there, she would give him over to 
the authorities. She is true to our cause. 
[Noise without — Enter John Moore with Frank under 
guard, l. 2. e.] 

Tom. [Aside.) If dat aint massa Frank! Dat boy'L 
hab to pass in his checks if ole massa Cobb cognizes 
him. 

John M. Lieutenant, this man came to our lines 
and wanted to go through. I have brought him to you, 
according to orders 

Harry. That is right, my man, obey orders 

Frank. (Aside) Well, here is a pretty fix. Both the 
Cobbs and Tom. 

Tom. (Aside.) Corn has fell, but Cobbs have riz 

Harry Well, sir, what can we do for you? 

Frank Nothing; but let me pass. I am on impor- 
tant duty. 

Mr. C. Important duty for whom? 

Frank. For the Confederate States 

Mr. C Where are your papers, sir? 

Frank. (Takes paper out of shoe and gives to Mr. C ) 
There are the proper papers. 

Mr. C. (Examining papers) The countersign is 
correct as far as it goes, but General Johnson is not in 



34 THE UNION SCOUT. 

command of the army now, and the countersign change 
with commander'. 

Frank. I am aware of that, but I was on duty inside 
the Federal lines at Peach-tree creek; have not seen 
General Hood since the change. 

Mr. G. Then vou are one of our spies. 

Frank. Yes sir. 

Mr. C Then pass on. Be careful, or you will be 
caught by the Yankees. Liutenant, go with him as far 
as the ford. See him across. 

[Harry goes near Frank who stoops to replace paper in 
shoe,when Mable's photograph falls out of pocket, and is 
recognized by Harry. 

Harry Sir! What does this mean? (PicJcs up 
photo and shows to Mr. C.) 

Tom. (Aside.) Dat do settle it. A woman am al- 
ways gittin' a man into trouble. 

Mr. C How did you — 

Harry. I know This is Frank Harrison, the Yan- 
kee scout. 

All. A unio^ scout? 

Mr. O The son of my old friend inside our lines! 

Tom. De Lord hab mercy! Was dere ebber a po 
critter in jest such a fix? 

Harry. Now is the time to get even with him. Re- 
venge, how sweet! (Buss.) 

Frank. (Aside to Tom) Tom, make your escape and 
tell Colonel Wallace to send aid immediately. 

Tom. All right, massa, I's off. I's gwine ty tell 



THE UNION SCOUT. 35 

missa Mable. [Exit *. 2. e.] 

Mr. C. I fear, young man, I can do nothing for you. 

Frank. [Boldly.'] I hare not asked you to do any- 
thing for me, yet. 

Mr C. Tell me all you know of General Sherman's 
plans, and I will do what I can for you. 

Frank. Sir, I will die before I will divulge one 
word 

Harky. O, how brave! Point a loaded musket at 
his breast if you want to see him wilt. 

Frank. It every stolen musket, in your rotten Con- 
fe lerey were pointed at me, and Jeff Davis stood ready 
to command, fire, I would not weaken. 

Mr. C Form your guard, Lieutenant, and march the 
prisoner to the mill. It will answer for a guard-house. 
Put on double guards. See that he does not escape He 
shall be shot at daylight. 

Harry. Attention, guard! The first attempt at es- 
cape, you will be shot down like a dog. Guard, for- 
ward, by file! left, march! {Exit l. 2. E.] 
SCENE V.— Garden at Cobbs.— Enter Tojvi, l. 2. e. 

breathless. 

Tom. I wonder whar Missa Mable is. Dat boy 's a 
gonner sho, if I don't do sumpin. Golly! I would'nt be 
in his shoes fer de whole Cornfed'cy. Day '11 shoot dat 
chile so full oh holes dat he wont hold cobs — Cobbs, 
dat's what I said. 

[Enter Mable, l. 2. e.] 

Mable. Why, Tom! What on earth are you doing 



36 THE UNION SCOUT. 

here. 

Tom. I 's come t« find you, missa. 

Mable. There is something- the matter I know! Tell 
me, Tom, quickly! Have — have you seen Frank? 

Tom. Yes, missa. I done come to tell you bad news. 

Mable. O, what is it Tom? Tell me? 

Tom. Dey've cotched massa Frank. 

Mable. Who? 

Tom. Massa Cobb an' Harry. 

Mable. O, what shall I do! 

Tom. Dey'll shoot him, sho. 

Mable. O, Tom! 

Tom. Sartin, sho. 

Mable. O, Tom, where is he? 

Tom. Dey've done took him to de ole mill. 

Mable. I fear the worst! 

Tom. Sumpin' must be done, missa. 

Mable. What can be done, Tom? I am willing to 
do anything, I would offer my life, if that would ran- 
som him. 

Tom. Datwont do, missa. 

Mable. Did they recognize you, Tom? 

Tom. No, dey nebber 'spected this chile. 

Mable. Then you can be of service to me. (Ad lib.) 
Frank shall be rescued if I loose my life in the attempt 
I must now choose between a father and brother's love 
or Frank's. God help me to choose aright! Child- 
hood's happy hours, the dearest recollections of home, 
all, all must be weighed in the ballance — but the heart 



THE UNION SCOUT. 87 

that swells with love for its country, will throb as true 
for me, and I will be true to him, if all the world scorns 
me! I know I shall bring the wrath of my father down 
down upon my head; I know I shall turn a brother's 
love to hatred; yet I have counted the cost, and will haz- 
ard all for the one I love. Come, Tom, we must be 
off.. * A rescue or a death. 

Tom. But I don't want to furnish de co'pse f or de 
funeral. [Exit both, l. 2. e ] 

SCENE VI. — Exterior mill — Door open c. — Sacks of 
flour seen through door—Enter guard vnth Frank 
hand-cuffed — Music. 
. Harry. Guard, halt! Sergeant, leave two good 
men at this door. Do not allow the prisoner to escape 
for your lives. Guard, forward march! [Exit l. 2. e.] 
[Enter Tom with jntcher and basket ] 
Sam Cr. Halt! Who goes there? 
Tom. Nuffin' but me wid good grub. 
Sam Cr Advance and give up the good grub. 
[Tom advances and gives basket and pitcher."] 
Tom, [^4m?e] When dem Johnnies drink dat milk, 
dey'll be done gone Missa gim dem a big dose. [Sen- 
tinels eat and drink, smacking their lips.] (Aside) Y( u 
all wont smack yo' lips arter while. [Exit l. 2, e,] 

Sam Cr Goomully! This is better luck than we've 
had for many days This makes me home-sick. [Both 
get drowsy; sing, "Away down in Dixey" — Sleep. 
[Enter MABLEan<tfToM cautiously l. 2 e ] 
Tom. Dar d3y is; bof d ■y.v.i. 



38 THE UNION SCOUT 

Mable. Now, if he has not forgotten the signal. 
[Two raps — Frank puts head out.) All clear. Quick! 

Frank. Mable! (Embrace.) How can I thank ycu 
enough for my life and your bravery? 

Mable. By proving true to your God, your country, 
and your duty [Rebel army march across stage in 
sight.'] See. (Pointing .) Fly for your life, fly! Tell your 
commander that Gen. Hardee is crossing Entrenchment 
creek, at Cobb's Mills to attack McPherson early in the 
morning. 

And you — 

Never mind me; I am not worth your 



Frank. 
Mable. 
thought. 
Frank. 
Mable. 
Frank. 



You are all the world to me. 
You have no time to lose, quick! 
Then, good-bye! God bless you, my brave 
girl! (Exit Frank and Tom, r. 3. e.) 

Scene closes in. 
SCENE VII — Landscape — Picket post -Ad lib. 
Sam. Cr. (Without r.) Hello! over there, Yank. 

(Without l.) Hello! Johnny; what do you 



Fred J. 
want? 

Sam Cr. 
backer? 

Fred J. 

Sam Cr. 



Have you-all got any coffee to trade for te- 



You bet we have. 

Lay down your guns and we will meet half 
way. 

Fred J. All right Johnny. 
[Enter Peb, r. 1. e. and Yank. l. 1. e. — shake hands — 



THE UNION SCOUT. 39 

Exchange coffee and tobacco — Fred takes cheiv.~\ 

Fred J. That is bully tobacco. Where did you 
get it? 

Sam. We have mor tebacker than any thing else. 
Say, Yank, if we cetch your Uncle Sam, we'll give him 
hell. 

Fred. You bet, our Uncle Sam is a bad man, and the 
sooner you fellows stop this fooli-hness the better, 

Sam. Lookee hyar; what did you-all come down 
hyar to fight we'uns for? We-all aint mad to you-all 

Fred. Old Jeff Davis and a few of your hot-heads 
rebelled against the flag of the Union, and we are go- 
ing to whip you back again, if it takes all summer. 

Sam. Are you a r'al live Yankee. 

Fred. You bst I an. I eat w)ri»n nut-megs and 
feed my mule on shoe-peg oats. We have four millions 
more up north, and banks full of Lincoln Greens We 
are oroingto take Atlanta. {Sings:) 

In a few days, in a few days, 
We're going to take Atlanta, 
And then we're going home. 

Sam. You-all can have it now for all I keer. Well, 
Yank, I must go back to my post 

Fred. So must I. Look out, Johnny, when you get 
over there. We are going to shoot. 

Sam. Good-bye, Yank. [Exit l. 1. e.] 

Fred. Good-bye, Johnny. That was a good joke I 
played on that Johnny. T was all week saving up that 
invoice of coffee-grounds. (Exit r. 1. e.) 
[Two shots fired on the Fed. side and one on th*. Reb. dde.] 



40 THE UNION SCOUT. 

SCENE VIII. opens out. — Headquarters — Sherman and 

Staff '• examining maps — S. looks off r, with glass — 

Enter Capt with Frank and Tom r.— 

Salute. 

Capt. General, these men were driven into our pick- 
et-line by the enemy. They have important informa- 
tion. 

Gen. S. This is Sergeant Harrison! 

Frank. Yes, General, and came near being too late. 
Generals Hardee and Wheeler, crossed Entrench- 
ment «reek at Cobb's Mills, and are marching on the 
Decatur road to attack General McPherson's right 
and will follow up any success he may gain, by 
marching Gen. Cheatham's corps upon Gen. Schofield, 
hoping to draw our army from the South. 

Gen. S. Well done, my brave boy! Your little 
love affairs may yet prove quite beneficial to our cause. 
Major Dayton, order Gen. McPherson to face to the 
rear.as Hardee will attack his rio-ht. 

Ma j. D. Your order shall be executed. 

Gen. S. Order the whole army under arms. Sound 
the assembly. Have the long-roll beaten. 

Frank. Come, Tom, let us join the old regi- 
ment. They are going into the fight. 

Gen; S. You had better go into my tent and get 
something to eat. 

Tom. Yes, massa Gen'l, I'd like to took some nour- 
ishment of hard tack and sow-belly. 
[Start — Picket firing in the distance — Exit Frank and 



THE UNION SCOUT. 41 

Tom, l. 2. b. — Assembly sounus — Long-roll beats — 
Cheering. 

Capt. C. Now, boys, once more — CHARGE! Lo- 
gan is here! 

Grand Battle Scene. 



ACT III. 

SCENE I. — Battle field by night — Col. Cobb, Johnny 

H., Tom, Dead and ictuidd of both armies — Mebs m 

rifling pockets — Sisters of Mercy — Surgeon amputates 

arm. 

Mr. C. Water! water! O, this is terrible; wounded 
and dying for the want of water. 

Johnny H. (Rising on elbow ) Who wants water? 
Here is some in my canteen. I will divide with you, be 
you friend or foe. 

Tom. If dar aint massa Johnny and ole massa Cobb, 
bofe shot, sho. 

Mr. C. (liaising head slowly, drinks.) Oh, my 
boy — what! Johnny Harrison! the son of my old friend! 
My boy — for — for— give — Oh! Tell — tell — your — fa- 
ther — to — for — give — me. I — I— have — paid—the — 
price — of — treason — death! (Falls back dead.) 

Johnny H. Tom, Tom, help; I am wouuded. 

Tom. LV chile! Dar am heaps ob de boys killed 
and wounded. What will dat ole mudder say when she 
hears ob dis? 

Johnny O, Tom, I will get well and tro home to her. 



42 THE UNION SCOUT. 

r* # * * * Enter Harry with men, r 2. e.] 
Harry. Here, boys, take him This is Johnny Harri- 
son. One step toward revenge. 

Tom. Hole on dar. Hole on dar. (Suss.) 
Johnny. Good-bye Tom. Tell Frank 1 am a pris- 
oner in the hands of Harry Cobb. 

[Exit Bebs with Johnny, r. 2. e.] 
Tableau, ^ After the Battle'" "Burying the 

Bead. Curtain, 



ACT IV. 

SCENE I. — Exterior — Headquarters — Army infield — 

Gen S. and staff discovered — Enter M a j. Dayton l. 

Ma j. D. General, the scout, Harrison, has just come 
in and wishes to report to you, 

Gen. S. Show him in. 

[Exit Maj. D. returns with Frank, l 2 e.] 

Gen S. You have areport, what is the nature of it? 

Frank. Gen Hood is crossing the Chatahoochee river, 
twenty-four miles south of Atlanta, and is marching on 
our rear. 1 He expects to capture Altoona, the base of 
supplies. 

Gen. S. Order the 20th corps to hold Atlanta, and 
the rest of the army north of Kinesaw mountain, to 
march at once. Order Gen Corse to Altoona (Buss.) 

Maj. D. All right, General. (Orderly buss.) 

Gen. S. Break up those headquarters. Move them 



THE UNION SCOUT. 43 

to the top of Kenesaw Mountain. Sergeant Harrison 
you will go with me I have important business for you. 
Your services to our country shall never be forgotton. 

Frank. I have only done my duty. 

Gen S. Maj. Dayton, when we are in cornmunica 
tion with Washington, send special orders to have Ser- 
geant Harrison appointed Major, and assign him the 

regiment. 

[Exit Orrme R? 2, r.] 
SCENE II. opens out — Kenesavi mountain — Signal Sta 

tion -Firing heard in the distance — -.Muisc, "Hold 

the Forf — Enter Sherman and staff, r. 1. e. 

Gen. S. There is Hood's line of march. (Points r.) 
You can see his camp-fires. 1 was determined not to 
be led off on a wild-goose chase after t him. Where is 
that firing? 

Signal O Gen. Corse at Altoona, he signals 

ror reinforcements. 

Gen. S. Signal him over the enemy's heads, to hold 
the Fort, I am coming. 

Signal O [Fooling through glass — Commands flag- 
man.] 231—14—114—111—5. 1—5—1114— 14— 
142—1—5. 25—11 2314—5. 234—14—2314—1— 
22 — 142 555. Ah! he signals back (Beads slowly ,) 
We have whipped Frenchman's Iivisicn of Hood's 
army. Half my men are dead. My own he^.d is half 
off, but we can whip all h— 1 yet." 

Gen. S Good for Corse. Now it is plain that Hood 
intends to transfer the sect of war back to Tennessee. 

Maj. D All things point that way. 



44 THE UNION SCOUT. 

Gen. S. Thomas and his veterans are able to attend 
to Hood in Tennessee. I will take the rest of the army 
and march to the sea. An army at Columbia, S. C, 
will end the war. 

Maj. D. Unless it should be destroyed. 

Gen S. I am not afraid of that. With this army and 
twenty days rations, with one hundred rounds of cart- 
ridges each, they would be ready in an instant to march 
to the end of the earth and fight anything that can be 
brought against them. They are true types of honest, 
self-recging American soldiers, such as the world has 
not equalled in the eighteen centuries that war has 
been a profession. 

Maj. D. They. are the bravest hearts of the Union. 

Gen. S. The veterans of this campaign shall end 
the war 

[Exit Omne.] ^ 

SCENE III! opens out. — Andersonmlle prison Stock- 
ade across rear of stage — Deadline — Sentinels on 
duty — Johnny, Phil, Fred, and others in torn and 
dirty clothes— Music. 
Johnny. Comrades, have you anything to eat? I 

am so hungry. 

Phil. No, no, my boy, nothing. O, what would our 

mothers say if they could see us now? 

Fred. O, how costly their devotion to the old fla<r! 
Johnny. Cheer up! cheer up! Our government will 

yet release us 



THE UNION SCOUT 45 

Sent. N >. 1. Post No. 4-. Half past 8 o'clock and 
all is well, and Atlanta gone to h — 1. 

[All on stage and behind wings shout for Sher.] 

Johnny. Didn't I tell you our government is bound 
to win? 

Phil. Atlanta hsa fallen, and Sherman is marching 
to the sea? 

Fred. Bully for Sherman! 

[Enter Harry and guard c. d.] 

Harry. Shut up, you infernal Lincoln dogs, or I'll 
turn the blood hounds loose among you. 

Johnny. Do it if you dare, you cowardly 

Harry. [Strikes him.) Take that, you saucy little 
fiste. Buck and gag him. (Buss, for guard.) 

All. Bread ! bread ! 

Harry. If you miserable pack don't shut up, I'll 
have the artillery fire upon you. You don't need to 
bfst; we whipped Sherman at Atlanta. 

Frfd. It was the sickest victory you ever won. An 
other victory like that would make your rotten old Con- 
federcy ready for a coroner's inquest. 
[Enter Frank c. d.] 

All. Fresh fish! fresh fish! 

Frank. Where is Johnny? {Buss.) 

Fred. There, (pointng.) 

Frank. Who did this cowardly deed? (Buss.) 

Phil. There [Pointing to Harry.] is the brave soldier 
who struck a boy! 

Frank. Harry Cobb. 



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your lives before you leave this prison. 

Frank. I am so tired and thirsty. Brother, would 
you bring me a drink? 

Johnny. Gladly. {He goes near dead line when 
Sentinel fires at him; he falls as if dead) 

Harry. That's right: every mm who kills a Yankee 
gets a furlough. 

[Frank advances toward Harry.] 

All. Go for him Frank, go for him. 

Harry. Attention, guard, ready, aim, fire! ((hiard 
fires; two men falls. Exit with Harry c. d ) 

Johnny [Rising.) I am not killed! [Shows wound, 
All quiet Bell striks ten.) 

Sent, No. 2. Ten o'clock and all is well. 

Frank. (Aside) Now is the tim© to escape. (He 
and Johnny appronch sentinel with negro disguise. ) 

Sent. Halt! Who comes there? 

Frank (Mimics negro) Friend wid de counter- 
sign. Golly, de nex' time dis nigger comes in hyar j 
want you-all to stick a ba'net in him. 

Sent. The countersign is correct. Pass on. 
[Stage light vp. Bugle Call — Enter Harry c. d.] 

Harry (Looking about.) Where is Frank Har- 
rison? He shall not see the light of another day Johnny 
was shot by a sentinel. That saved me the trouble 
Frank's turn is next. 



THE UNIOtf SCOUT. 47 

Phil. Ha! ha! Frank and Johnny are safe under 
the folds of the Star Spangled Banner. 

Harry. Why? How? 

Phil. They have escaped. 

Ha-REY. That fellow beats the devil, but the blood- 
hounds will catch him 

Phil. He has beaten you, and you are worse than the 
devil. 

Harry. Never mind, I'll make you think I am a 
whole army of devils. Prisoners fall in. G'erferal 
Winder and Capt. Werz have ordered you transferred to 
South Carolina. 

Phil Yes, the throne of Jefferson the First — and 
last, is about to tike a tumble. (Aside.) I will escape 
before T get very far from here, and join Sherman on his 
march to the sea. 

Scene closes in 
SCENE IV .—Exterior. Enter "bummers," l. 2. 

E, Foraging —Buss. — Ad lib — Mule brays without 

— Whips must crack as if driving mules. 

All. Here's your mule! (Bugle Gall Halt) 

Col. Halt! Front! Fix bayonetsl Stack arms! 
General Sherman's orders are to camp here to-night. 

All. Bully for Uncle Billy! 

Yock. Yaw, Pilly vos von pully poy. [Exit r. 2. e 

Capt Boys, you must not leave camp. 

Tom. Dey burned massa Cobb's Mills Missa Mable 
wentnorf; some day darwill be a splicing. [Buss."] 



48 THE UNION SCOUT. 

[Enter Sherman and staff ] 
Gen. S. Colonel are the troops and wagon trains 
over the Ocmulga river? 

Col. All across safely and the pontoon bridges taken 
up and reloaded. 

Gen. S. Kilpatrickis still driving Wheeler's cavalry. 
March along slowly. Give the men time to forage off 
the country Lookout for my scout, Maj. Harrison; he 
expects to join us on the march. 

Walcott's Second Brigade, First Di- 

rision, 15th Corps, defeated Cobb's Georgia Maltia at 
Griswoldville, yesterday. {Exit with Staff, r. 1. e.) 
[Enter Yockup k. 2. e.] 
Col. What are you going to do with that? 
Yock Dot vos von fifteenth commend ment. (Exit it.) 

[Enter Tom with pig.] 
Tom. Look atdat feller. De ole woman had him in 
de ban'-box, but I done foun' him. 

Capt. I believe you "bummers" could find a needle 
in a hay stack. 

[Enter Yock. l 2. e with bee stand.] 
(Exit Tom l. 2. e. — Buss.) 
Yock. Dot wos some stidgers vot fite mit dere tails. 
Sets down bee hive Buss, for troops Enter Tom with 
r ouster l. 2. e.) 
Col. Bees as I live! 

Tom You done bet day live. You pick one of dem 
up you see how hot his little feet am. 



THE UNION SCOUT 49 

(KxU Yo«!k l2b) 

Col. The "bummbers" will devastate the whole 
South. 

Tom. De •'bummers" am lively chaps, Kunnel. 
Col. They certainly are, Tom. 

[Enter Yock. with rooster.'] 

Col. What have you now? 

Yock. Dot vas a shickens. 

Col. Where did you get it? 

Yock. {Pointing l.) I vas vent down py dot 
house unt vas talking Sherman to dot 
shickens, ven der olt vomans goomed to der door unt 
s ay: 'Vat you do mit my shickens?" I say dot I vas 
only trilling dose chickens, dot Sheneral Sherman's 
bummers trill oofery day, unt I learn dose shickens to 
march drough Shorgia? Den dot old vomans 

say: a Dot von't do; dese shickens been all bullets;" unt 
she look so schweet, youst like mine gal, dot I let 
all dose shickens go but dot olt shentlcman hen. He 
rouldn't keep schtep, I dook him brisoner 
Vat vas some commands, geptain? 

Ca.pt. We cross the Oconee river to-morrow, and 
march for Savannah 

(Tom to Yock ) 

Tom. I'll bet my rooster con curflummix your ole 
Billy Sherman. 

Yock. Veil, goom along mit your olt Pete Beaure- 



50 THE UNION tCOUT. 

gard. {Cockfight, Boys Cheer.) 

All. Go for him Uncle Billy. 

Tom. Don't get too cantankerous. You must lick 
dat ole Billy, or I'll put you in depot to' bile. 

Yock. Vat you say now, nigger? Dot vas do vay 
ve march drough Shorgia. 

Capt. (Pointing L.) Boys, don't take all those 
sweet potatoes. 

Col. There is the plantation {PoiuUug l) of Howell 
Cobb, one of the leading rebels of the South. 

Enter r2e Frank, Johnny, and Phil. All 
shake hands.] 

Tom. Glory hallelujah! If dar aint dat boy done 
got away from de Johnnies (Business for Tom and 
Johnny.) 

Yock. D under und spikes! Vere did you goom 
from ? [Business.] 

Frank Where is Gen. Sherman? I must see him. 

Col. Gen. Sherman's headquarters are just over 
there. (ExH Frank l 2 e ) 

Johnny. I am almost gone, but the sight of the dear 
old flag givesjme new life. Where is my drum? 

Capt. Boys, get his drum. 

Phil S. We have gained our liberty at last. We 
have much to thank the kind-hearted colored man for, 
who assisted us through. [Drum handed to Capt.] 

Capt. Here Johnny is your drum. We found it 
after the battle of Atlanta. 



THE UNION SCOUT. 51 

Johnny, {taking drum) Dear old companion, you 
can almost smile. ( Throws arms around drum — Ad 
libitum.) How I have missed your cheery voice and 
happy ring. Dear, intimate friend, n y love for you can 
never die. We have clung together through many 
tiresome marches. We have stood side by side in many 
a hard fought battle. We have bivouaced together on 
many a stormy night, and I have often pillowed my 
weary head on yours. * See, there is where the ball 
struck before it struck me. (Show* hole in drum.) 
You even stood guard to save my life. 
[Bomb drops in Camp. 
All, Grab a root. [Mule runs off — Buss.] 
Bugle Call forward march — Begt. Exit r 3 e, John- 
ny at head, beating drum. GRANT) TABLEAU— 
Decorations and National Cemetery — Slow Curtain. 



ACTV. 

SCENE I — Home of the Harrisons; — Plain room,, 
chairs, stand, etc. — Mrs. H., Alige and Mable — Mr. H. 
reading paper. 

Mrs. H. Father, is there no news of our dear boys? 
Breaks down and weeps.) 

Mr. H. {Jumps up excited) Glorious news! Sher- 
man and his brave army have captured the city of Sa- 
vannah. They are marching through the Carolinas for 



52 THE UNION SCOUT. 

Richmond. Now the backbone of the so-called South- 
ern Confederacy is broken. That is the greatest vic- 
tory, the greatest military achievement known to the 
world. Think of it! Cutting lcose from his base of 
supplies, marching three or four hundred miles through 
the enemy's country to a new base, and without the loss 
of scarcely a man The history of Sherman's 

march through Georgia will be handed down to future 
generations to the end of time, as the greatest military 
campaign of the world (reads) Later: — Lee has surren- 
dered to Grant. Hurrah! Later Still '.—Johnson has 
surrendered to Sherman. 

Mrs. H. Our boys will soon be home. Thank God! 
Alice. Yes mother, all that are left. 
Mrs. H. O, to think of the many vacant chairs and 
desolate hearthstones throughout our grief-stricken 
land. 

Mablr. Yes, and the orphans' and widows' tears that 
glitter in victory's sun. 

Alice. Our dear boys are spared, after many hard- 
fought battles and weary marches. But we should not 
forget our neighbors:— There is scarcely a house that 
the shadow of the death-angel's wing has not passed 
over, for many brave boys sleep in far off graves. 
^ Mable. Still, through all our gloom, a bright ray of 
light bursts in a flood of glory. Thank God, the flag of 
the free, handed down to us by our forefathers, still 
waves over an undivided country, and the clouds of 



THE UNION •COUT. (3 

gloom are gilded by this glorious thought. [Show* 
small flag.] 

Mb. H. [reading\ The troops have been reviewed at 
Washington, and Johnny Harrison has been christened 
"The Drummer Boy of Atlanta," by Genl's. Grant and 
Sherman. 

Mb. H. (reading) Hurrah! The old regiment is 

on the way home. 

[Enter Tom l 2k in a grand tumble. — Chord.] 

Tom. Hoop-a-law. 

Mb. H. What on earth is the matter? Who is this 
•olored man? 

Tom. Dis chile am so glad to got hum. 

Mablk. Why, this is Uncle Tom. 

All. Uncle Tom! Uncle Tom! {Shake hands — Bvss) 

Tom. Don't you 'cognize dis culled gemmen? 

Mbs. H. Why, Tom, we are so glad to see you. 

Tom. I'se mighty glad, too, I tole you. 

Mb. H. Where did you leave the boys? 

Tom. Dey done sent me on ahead to tole youall dat 
dey'd be here on de next train, prebious to de one dat 
follows — 

Mb. H. Why Tom you are so badly excited that 
you can't tell anything. 

Tom. O I'se not 'cited. It's de eblution ob de 
gushin' spirits ob youth. 

Mb. H. Tom, can you tell us when the boys will be 
here? 



54 THE UNION SCOUT. 

Tom. Dey'll be hire on de cattle guard. 

Mr. H. Tom, did they send any word or letter? 

Tom. Dfett's it, massa, dat's it. (Fumble* in all his 
pockets and finally hands Mr. H letter.) 

Mr. H. [opens letter} Ah, I thought you were addled 
( Reads. ) 

Washington, May, 24th. 1865. 
Dear friends at home: 

Fearing to shock you by a too sudden 9£p§tu> 
ance at home, we send Tom as advance o-uard We 
have been mustered out and will take tlie #rdj*rti*i£ train 
for home. Will arrive at 4 o'clock. With loving an- 
ticipations, I remain, 

Ever Yours, 

Frank. 

Tom. Dey'll be 'at de smoke stack on de 4 
o'clock tender! 

Mr. H. We must prepare to gi?<e them arousing re- 
ception. The best in the land is none too good. Tom, 
can we depend upon you for assistance? 

Tom. You can put me down for a full hand at de 
table. [Buss.} 

Mr. H. I'm afraid you are so badly rattled, vou are 
not to be depended upon. 

Tom. O, I'll be dar, when de gineral roll is called 
I'll be dar. 

Mi:. H. T will attend to it myself. Mother, what 
shall I sret? Remember the whole femment mil b« 
here. 



Til JC UN ion scour. 55 

Mrs. H. What is left of them ! 

Alice. But the memory of all will be with as! 

Tom. An' I'll be here sartin, suah. 
Scene closes in. 
SCENE 11. — All business — Regt. march across stage — 
Wear ^veteran stripe across sleeve; some with arms in 

sling, some with head tied up and some on eriitbfies — 

Colors, torn and dirty, carried by one. 

SCENE Til. opens out Harrisoii's pairlo¥ 

Mr H. Mrs II. Alice, & Mable— Enter 

Frank, Jo n nx r, and Yock., l. 1. e. — Grand hand- 
shake all around — Frank and Mable ad lib. — Mrs. 

H. clasjys Johnny in her arms and kisses him. 

Mr. EL Boys, we are over-joyed to see you. 

Mrs H. Yes, this happy moment dispels the clouds 
of gloom that has so long hung over us. 

Yock. I vos glad I vos alive. We licked old Sheff 
Davis und all oof dem Shoimies. 

Mrs. H. Yes, dear boys, you have done well, and 
our country owes its existence to the brave boys in blue. 
[Frank and Mable talk apart — Lover business — Ad lib.] 

Johnny. Never mind Frank and Mable. [JExil l. 
2.e.— All laugh.] 

Yock. Veil, Frank vos von pully poy, veil he vos in 
dot var mit Uncle Pilly, marching through Georgia. 

Tom. Dat am so Dutchy. 

Yock. I vould yoost so soon be a Dootchman as a 
monkey. Say, Frank, I vos gone to get me a vife. 

Frank 1 am sure you deserve one. You were a 
good soldier and will make a good husband, and — father. 

Tom. O, shoot de fadder! ' Well, if all de white trash 



56 TB E UNION SCOUT. 

am gwine to git married, I's gwine to splice too. 

Mrs. H. Tom has as good a right to marry as any- 
body. You are a free man now, and are entitled to all 
a freeman's rights. 

Tom Whoopee: I'se gwyin' up! 

Alice. There is a little secret that Mable has im 
parted to me, and as you are all more or less interested, 
I will divulge. (Mable hides her face.) There is to 
be a wedding at the little church this evening, in which 
Mable and Sherman's Scout will figure conspicuously. 
(Exit l 2 e.) 

Yock. Unt I peen von for the brides-maids. (Exit 
l2e.J 

Tom. I'se gwyin ter be de groom's best man: — de 
right bower. [Exit l2e] 

Frank. Yes friends, the happiest moments of my 
life are these, and I and this dear girl tender you all a 
cordial invitation to be present at our nuptials. 

Mable. Yes, after long years of heart-ache, after 
watching and praying for loved ones, after the gloom 
of war comes peace and happiness. I join Frank in ex- 
tending a cordial invitation, hoping you will mingle 
your smiles with ours, and let our joys be shaded by the 
memory of the dear ones who died for our union. # #. 

Frank. Hoping that in after years the scenes through 
which we have passed may be reflected upon your blaz- 
ing hearthstones, and that you may sometimes think of 
the "Union Scout," in Sherman's March through Geor- 
gia. [Johnson's Surrender to Sherman — Tableaux — 
Grand Finale — Slow Curtain. 



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